Abstract:
In a method for mounting a sheet-like multi-layer element for producing a microelectronic component, the sheet-like element is first bonded to an expansion ring. The expansion ring is then heated to stretch the sheet-like element. A frame ring, having an external diameter smaller than the internal diameter of the expansion ring, is then bonded to the sheet-like element. The assembly is then cooled, and the expansion ring is cut away. In another embodiment, a method is provided for bonding bond pads on a sheet-like microelectronic element to terminal pads on a microelectronic component. The microelectronic element is first placed on a rigid plate and the sheet-like element, which has been bonded to a frame ring, is placed over the microelectronic component. A disk is then placed on the sheet-like element, and force is applied to the disk, bringing the bond pads on the sheet-like element into contact with the terminal pads on the microelectronic element. Heat is then applied, forming the bonds.
Abstract:
An electrical socket is formed in a printed circuit board (PCR) using standard automated PCB production techniques. The socket (20) comprises a respective three legged slotted aperture (22) for each pin (11) of a male plug. The slotted aperture (22) defines two cantilevered portions (23) which receive a respective pin (11) in A slot defined therebetween. The slot is of slightly narrower width than the corresponding pin (11), but the cantilevered portions (23) are resiliently movable to enable the slot to receive and frictionally retain the pin therein. Plated contact surfaces are formed on either side of the slot to make physical and electrical contact with the pin. A modified socket (40) includes an integrally formed isolation switch. The cantilevered portions (41) extend beyond the point where the pin (11) is inserted therebetween. The distal ends of the cantilevered portions (41) are provided with respective contact surfaces (43, 44) which are normally spaced apart, but come into contact to close the switch when the cantilevered portions (41) are splayed apart by the insertion of a pin therebetween. Alternatively, contacts (32) on the cantilevered portions may be arranged to come into contact with corresponding contacts (33) on the circuit board.
Abstract:
A flexible circuitized interposer (50) and method of making same wherein the interposer includes at least one flexible circuitized substrate (53) having a dielectric (e.g., polyimide) layer (54) with a conductor (55) and plated elements (56), e.g., copper pad, including possibly with dendrites (57) thereon for enhanced connection, an apertured support member (58) aligning with the conductor, and a support member (60) having the apertured member thereon. When the interposer is engaged, the flexible circuitized substrate (53) is depressed within the aperture (59). Various alternatives, including a support (60") formed with compressible portions (69) that extend into respective apertures (59) in the support member (58), and an interim, compressible support (60""), are disclosed. The support member may also be metallic, e.g., for use as an electrical ground shield. Flexure is also enhanced by utilization of patterns of one or more apertures (64) in the flexible substrate relative to and substantially surrounding the positioned conductors (56). Electrical assemblies including a pair of circuitized substrates electrically interconnected by the defined interposers are also described.
Abstract:
In the case of the conductor film (4) resting on a base the contact conductor tracks are arranged on a tab attachment (5) so as to run parallel to each other. Furthermore, in the base an open shaft (6) which runs obliquely downward is provided, on whose obliquely sloping bottom surface the tab attachment (5) with the contact conductor tracks which are free at the top comes to rest. For making contact, a plug socket, together with its contact spring element (8) passed outward and facing the bottom surface of the shaft (6), is inserted into the shaft (6) in the direction of the free tab end and is fastened in the end position in a locking manner.
Abstract:
A parallel flexible transmission cable accommodating three degrees of displacement and one degree of rotation. The cable has two connectors attached to a flexible, planar cable. A plurality of conductors in the planar cable electrically connect corresponding pins of the two conductors. The cable is bent or formed in the middle of its length to be composed solely of a vane or vanes, that is, planar sections which project othogonally to the common plane of the cable at the connectors. The vanes can flex cooperatively into parallel "S" shapes, allowing the connectors to move transversely with respect to each other. The cable can be made from different normally-planar materials such as flexible circuit boards, or "flex circuits," or ribbon cable.
Abstract:
A microelectronic connection component includes a dielectric sheet having an area array of elongated, strip-like leads. Each lead has a terminal end fastened to the sheet and a tip end detachable from the sheet. Each lead extends horizontally parallel to the sheet, from its terminal end to its tip end. The tip ends are attached to a second element, such as another dielectric sheet or a semiconductor wafer. The first and second elements are then moved relative to one another to advance the tip end of each lead vertically away from the dielectric sheet and deform the leads into a bent, vertically extensive configuration. The preferred structures provide semiconductor chip assemblies with a planar area array of contacts on the chip, an array of terminals on the sheet positioned so that each terminal is substantially over the corresponding contact, and an array of metal S-shaped ribbons connected between the terminals and contacts. A compliant dielectric material may be provided between the sheet and chip, substantially surrounding the S-shaped ribbons.
Abstract:
In an electrical wiring system, a typical process for suppressing noise due to electric current consists in preparing a pair of flat circuit units comprising respectively an insulation layer and at least one circuit conductor therein or thereon which undulates to form wave-like patterns and in superposing fixedly said conductor of the first unit with that of the second unit in such that at least one insulation layer is interposed between the superposed conductors and whereby peaks of the second unit conductor face troughs of the first unit conductor; according to the invention, fixing is performed by means enabling to interweave said peaks with said troughs. One such means consists in providing the first flat circuit unit with trough-side slits and the second with peak-side slits and in inserting the tongues formed by the trough-side slits in the peak-side slits. Another such means consists in forming a pair of flat circuit units and corresponding circuit conductors into an undulation and in interweaving the pair in alternate upside and downside fashion.
Abstract:
In an apparatus (1) with at least one battery (12, 13) mounted on a printed circuit board (14) the printed circuit board (14) has mounting portions (23, 24, 25, 26) which can be broken off this printed circuit board, solder lugs (19, 20, 21, 22) which project from terminals (15, 16, 17, 18) of the battery (12, 13) being fixedly connected to said mounting portions by a soldered joint (27) each. Each mounting portion (23, 24, 25, 26) of the printed circuit board (14) is surrounded by the remainder of the printed circuit board (14) and an opening (28, 29, 30, 31), which partly surrounds the relevant mounting portion (23, 24, 25, 26), is formed between each mounting portion (23, 24, 25, 26) and the remainder of the printed circuit board (14) and each mounting portion (23, 24, 25, 26) is connected to the remainder of the printed circuit board (14) by a connecting portion (40, 41, 42, 43) of the printed circuit board (14), which connecting portion is situated between the two ends (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) of an opening (28, 29, 30, 31).
Abstract:
This invention provides a high-density planar contact array capable of interconnecting various electronic devices using a pad to pad approach or pad to pin, and which is capable of accommodating non-coplanarity in the Z axis of printed circuit boards but which still maintains good electrical contact.The array comprises a flat, flexible insulative substrate sheet that has a plurality of parallel conductive lines or an array of circles or polygons of which each has had insulative material surrounding or on at least two sides of the conductive lines or polygons removed in the Z axis. The insulative material is removed in such a way as to create a generally trapezoid shape having a greater length side opposite the conductor when viewed through a cross-section of the X or Y axis. This trapezoid shape allows free Z axis motion while limiting X and Y axis motion.
Abstract:
An interface printed circuit board is configured to be placed between a leadless component such as a surface mount package used to house a SAW device and a standard printed circuit board configured for solder joints in a leadless contact with the printed circuit board. The interface device is made using materials having similar characteristic thermal expansion properties as that of the printed circuit to with it is affixed. Solder pads are placed in offset pairs and interface board material is removed such that the combination causes the interface board to flex from the forces caused by the differing expansion coefficients of the solder, the package and the printed circuit boards. The configuration causes the relative movement between the leadless carrier and the printed circuit board to occur along a length of epoxy and glass board material by bending the epoxy and glass as opposed to applying tensional or compressive forces to the solder joints. Such an approach relieves the stress and resulting creep seen at solder joints in the typical solder joint or column. In addition, by segregating the input and output pads and placing a metal shield between them, crosstalk rejection of the components is improved.